noun
paua
Paua (noun) means any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
noun
1
Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
2
The shell of this mollusc.
3
A fish hook made from this shell.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Māori pāua.
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What is the meaning of paua?
"paua" (noun) means any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
What are the different meanings of paua?
"paua" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry; 2. The shell of this mollusc; 3. A fish hook made from this shell.